Responsible Conduct of Research at The University of Queensland Office of Research Integrity Marc Kamke Research Integrity Officer Faculty of Medicine induction for new RHD students – May 2017

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Why research integrity matters The value and benefit of research depends on its trustworthiness Research integrity affects: Professional colleagues The University Funding agencies Professional bodies, business, government, the public

What is responsible conduct in research? Responsible research demonstrates the following general principles: Honesty and integrity; Respect for human research participants, animals and the environment; Good stewardship of the resources used to conduct research; Appropriate acknowledgement of the contributors to research; Responsible communication of research findings. (Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research) Responsible conduct in research can be viewed as good citizenship applied to professional life.

Researcher responsibilities: The Code (Part A) General principles of responsible research Management of research data and primary materials Supervision of research trainees Publication and dissemination of research findings Authorship Peer review Conflicts of interest Collaboration across research institutions

Researcher responsibilities: UQ policies Researchers have a responsibility to act in accordance with The Code and all relevant UQ policies and procedures, including: UQ PPL 4.20 Research Conduct and Integrity, especially: 4.20.02 Responsible Conduct of Research 4.20.04 Authorship 4.20.05 Research Misconduct 4.20.06 Research Data Management  4.20.10 Research Misconduct - Research Higher Degree Students UQ PPL 1.50 Ethical Conduct in the Workplace, especially: 1.50.01 Code of Conduct 1.50.11 Conflict of Interest UQ PPL 3.60 Student Rights and Responsibilities, especially: 3.60.04 Student Integrity and Misconduct

Research integrity training at UQ Training in research integrity helps to promote and maintain a culture of responsible and ethical behaviour. The research integrity online training module is compulsory for RHD students

Reporting concerns about research conduct See https://research-integrity.uq.edu.au/contact Research integrity issues can often be avoided by discussing the matter before it becomes a problem. Concerns regarding the conduct of research can be directed to: Your supervisor or Head of Organisational Unit; The Office of Research Integrity. In the first instance, persons with a concern may wish to consult a Research Integrity Advisor.

Assessing concerns about research conduct Concerns or complaints about research misconduct are assessed in accordance with UQ Policy (4.20.05 & 4.20.10) and Part B of the Code. A complaint relates to research misconduct if that complaint involves: an alleged breach of the Code; intent, recklessness and/or gross and/or persistent negligence; serious consequences. Research misconduct does not include honest differences in judgment and may not include honest errors that are minor or unintentional.

Most ‘common’ concerns involving RHD candidates Attribution of authorship: inclusion, exclusion, author order. Data management: ownership, storage, access, permissions for use. Conducting research without required approvals or in a way different to that approved (e.g., RHD candidate not named on an ethics approval). Plagiarism (including self-plagiarism).

Checklist for being a good researcher Understand your responsibilities Familiarise yourself with the Code Read the relevant UQ policies Act with integrity Maintain high standards of responsible conduct in all your research activities Promote responsible research conduct Be a role model Speak up if you suspect there may be a problem Seek advice if you are unsure

Research Integrity at UQ: contacts & resources Email us at: rio@research.uq.edu.au Visit our website: https://research-integrity.uq.edu.au/